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Finding Gilbert, a Promise Fulfilled
My father’s part in the D-Day invasion of June 1944 changed his life. Years later, as I was growing up..
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"All Present and Accounted For"
The true story of the grounding and near-sinking of the Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis in November of 1972 off the..
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Pearl
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Veteran Owned Business Project launches member verification program
Just in time for #NationalVeteransSmallBusinessWeek as well as their 11th anniversary, Veteran Owned Business (VOB) announces the launch of their..
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The Aviators: Stories of U.S. Army Helicopter Combat in the Vietnam War, 1971-72
In The Aviators, former Lighthorse Air Cavalry helicopter pilot Rex Gooch airlifts you back in time to the Vietnam War..
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Attica, Ind. post celebrates 100th birthday
Along with the 100th birthday of the American Legion, the American Legion, Post 52 in Attica, Indiana, recently celebrated its..
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Twenty Plus Two
Launched on 3.6 of '48 And ghosted 6.27 in '75 And was sadly sold for scrap in ninety three Flagship of the Sixth..
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Hinsdale Post 250 honors the American Legion with community display of 100 flags
A field of grand old flags - To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion, Hinsdale Post 250 marked..
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Long Daze at Long Binh
Two Vietnam medics have recently published "Long Daze at Long Binh," a humorous memoir about their experiences with the 24th..
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Grandpa's Medals
Have you heard stories of a grandparent, uncle or other relative who served during World War II and wondered if..
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Do What's Right
He saw the church in flames. Corporal Frank Havlik, E Co, 355 Infantry, 89th Division, was attacking in WWI. ..
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Alone In The Light - Hoosier Veteran Writes Novel Drawing Attention To PTSD, TBI,..
Much of this work, while being fiction, is rooted in my life. I'd like that say that 40% or more..
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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ..
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My Pap
My Pap I am from Chester, West Virginia, From a beautiful love story, I am from hugs and kisses good-bye, From bringing my country..
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The Heart of a Soldier
On September 11, 1990, a young man left his home and went to war. 1LT Galen Cross was deploying to..
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Something Left for Me to Do
It was about 2 p.m. on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, December 15 at Pineview Memorial Cemetery in North Augusta, S.C....
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"Thank you for your service and welcome home!"
Being a defender of freedom and liberty from the land of the free and home of the brave, I smile..
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veterans standown
On September 19, I attended the "Stand Down" held in Fresno, Calif. My intent behind attending the event was..
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Veterans with PTSD
Rows of bottles set on my shelf with pills for treating my other self. There are times when things are going well, and..
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Shatner sends personal congratulatory tweet to Missouri's Eagle Scout of the Year
Edward "Kirk" Ucinski IV received an unexpected surprise from a well-known Hollywood celebrity. Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk, Mr...
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A volunteer's moment during the Ride.
I had the privilege to attend the American Legion Riders National Commander’s escort to the Milledgeville VA Veterans home. ..
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South Carolinian Receives Highest Award From Governor
South Carolina’s Past Dept. State Cmdr and now the Alternate NEC Robert “Bob” Scherer was presented “The Order of The..
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Erwin Prieskorn Post 46 procures a flagpole for the community and its veterans
Over the last several years at least two attempts were made to have a flagpole dedicated to veterans erected at..
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Moments Missed
My father was a Vietnam veteran, but I only knew him as a superhero. He spent 14 months running fuel..
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Red, White, Blue, and Gold...Star
Cotter High School in Winona, Minnesota was about to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Being a social studies teacher, it was..
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"He too watches oe'r the night"
“He too watches oer the night” A tribute to the deployed military at Christmas In 2000 I retired from the Navy with..
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My VA experience
I was diagnosed with CML in July of last year. Some research has shown a..
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The 100 Centennial Quilt fundraiser
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all who have contributed to this successful fundraiser as the funds totaled over $2100...
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Purple Heart Proclamation
On July 22, Johnson County Commissioners Court issued a Purple Heart Proclamation. On the July 23,, Cleburne City Council..
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A salute to those who serve in so many ways.
I am a long time Jeep guy, since I was 12. I have always felt an interesting connection to these..
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